Davies also declared the Lions would have enough leadership to make the right decisions in the crucial moments, despite losing captains Sam Warburton and Paul O'Connell to injury, while O'Driscoll, the second-most capped player in history, was dropped by coach Warren Gatland.

Jonathan Davies is tackled by Christian Leali'ifano during the second test.

"All the boys involved have played big games in their career, some boys are quieter than others, some don't say as much,'' Davies said.

"Toby (Faletau) hardly says boo to a goose, but he's played World Cup semi-finals, Grand Slam games, and he's got experience to drive through and how what he's capable of.

"Everyone is different, and I think we've got plenty of leaders, and we're looking forward to the task at hand.''

As expected, much of Davies' press conference last night centred on O'Driscoll's axing.

"When I saw I was down for media today I did expect a few questions, I think that just shows how great a player Brian is,'' said Davies, who partnered the Irish icon in the first two Tests, but now moves to his more comfortable outside centre position with Wales partner Jamie Roberts being named at No.12.

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